Description
This Baked Garlic Bread Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer featuring a blend of cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses with fresh garlic and Italian seasoning. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s perfect for serving warm alongside crusty bread slices for dipping, making it an ideal party starter or snack.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Serving Ingredient
- 1 baguette or crusty bread, sliced for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the dip.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, optional crushed red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until the mixture becomes smooth and all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the prepared dip mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish. Spread it out evenly to ensure consistent baking.
- Bake the Dip: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the top turns lightly golden brown.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove the dip from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Garnish with additional fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
- Serve: Serve the warm dip with slices of baguette or crusty bread. For extra flavor, you can rub the bread slices with a garlic clove and toast them lightly before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the dip mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it until you’re ready to bake.
- For an extra flavorful touch, rub sliced bread with a garlic clove and toast lightly before serving.
